- Grundtvig's Church (Danish: Grundtvigskirken) is a modern church in Esbjerg in the southwest of Jutland, Denmark.
- Grundtvig’s Church is opening its doors from basement to tower. Climb up the tower to see the impressive wooden construction and admire the view of the city.
- Grundtvigs Church And Jerne Church Address: Møllebakken 2, 6705 Esbjerg, Denmark Phone:+45 76 10 46 30.
- Jensen-Klint’s design for Grundtvig’s Church is a synthesis of architectural styles.
- Grundtvig Church in Esbjerg is a distinctive red brick building with a remarkably high ceiling and white marble floor.
- Exactly where to build Grundtvig’s Church was a matter of significant debate between the competition’s end in 1913 and the beginning of construction in 1921.
- Once Grundtvig’s Church was completed in 1940 after 19 years of work, Kaare Klint decided that the church deserved new chairs.
- Grundtvig's Church stands out in the Copenhagen skyline with its striking expressionist architecture inspired by traditional Danish church styles.
- dam-images-daily-2014-06-tae-grundtvig-church-grundtvig-church-copenhagen-02-exterior.jpg. Detail of the front entry façade with wood doors.
- Grundtvigs Church is a bit off the beaten track in Copenhagen (cca 6km from the city centre), but one busride (6A if I remember well) takes you there in 20-25...
- Kaare Klint has also designed the chairs for the Grundtvig's Church - a chair made of beech wood with a wickerwork seat - a Danish furniture design classic.
- The foundation of the new church was only laid after World War I, on 8 September 1921, Grundtvig's birthday.
- The chairs were even designed for the Grundtvigs Church - a chair made of beech wood with wickerwork seat - a Danish furniture design classic.